STATEN ISLAND, N.Y -- If you're a victim of Hurricane Sandy, and want your voice to be heard about the issues -- including rebuilding and funding -- you're dealing with, you may want to attend the Cedar Grove Community Hub's meeting on Feb. 1.

To be held at 7 p.m. in the tents across the street from 89 Cedar Grove Ave., the group plans to hear concerns from storm-affected residents, and in turn, bring those issues to the attention of local politicians.

"This is for the residents to come down and express their concerns about what's going on with their homes," said Donna Graziano, coordinator of the Cedar Grove Community Hub. "Whatever is needed, they can address it here and I will bring it to the politicians."

The Cedar Grove Community Hub has served as a vital lifeline for residents still living without
heat or electricity along Cedar Grove Avenue ever since Hurricane Sandy
battered the area on Oct. 29.

This is the second community meeting to be held by the group; the first meeting in December drew about 100 storm victims, she said.